Potts Reservoir trout stocking
Rosebud County, Montana · lake · 2,756 ft elevation
Potts Reservoir was last stocked 6 months ago (May 5, 2026). We have 2 stockings on record since May 12, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months (2,000 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.
Last stocked
6 months ago
May 5, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
1 stocking
2,000 fish
On record
2 stockings
since May 12, 2025
- Tied for the most stocked water in Rosebud County (2 stocking days on record).
- Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record.
Weather at Potts Reservoir
- Tonight29°FPatchy Fogwind 1 to 6 mph
- Wednesday49°FPatchy Fog then Partly Sunnywind 1 to 5 mph
- Wednesday Night30°FPatchy Fogwind 1 to 5 mph
- Thursday52°FPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunnywind 5 mph
- Thursday Night33°FPartly Cloudy1% rain · wind 1 to 6 mph
- Friday53°FSunny4% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 2 | 4,000 | 2,000 | 2.8 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 2,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 5Latest Tuesday | Rainbow trout | 2,000 | 2.8 in | 358 days | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
20251 stocking · 2,000 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous | Hatchery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 12 Monday | Rainbow trout | 2,000 | 2.3 in | Miles City Fish Hatchery |
From Montana fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Montana fishing regulations.
Where is Potts Reservoir?
Rosebud County, Montana. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.
Stocked waters near Potts Reservoir
- Potts Reservoir 2lake · 3 mistocked May 5, 2026
- Beecher Trout Reservoirlake · 18 mistocked May 5, 2026
- Killen, John #2 Res.lake · 20 mistocked May 5, 2026
- Ringstveit Lakelake · 21 mistocked May 12, 2025
- Ponessa Pondlake · 25 mistocked May 26, 2026
All stocked waters in Rosebud CountyStocked this week in Montana
Questions about Potts Reservoir
- When was Potts Reservoir last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 5, 2026 (rainbow trout, 2,000 fish), according to Montana agency reports.
- How often is Potts Reservoir stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
- Is Potts Reservoir stocked often?
- Tied for the most stocked water in Rosebud County (2 stocking days on record). Stocked about as often as a typical Montana water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Potts Reservoir?
- Rainbow trout (2 stockings, 4,000 fish).